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A bi-monthly agility videozine
Description: The Agility In Motion Videozine series is full of training tips, demonstrated by some of the top trainers/handlers. In addition, each issue showcases runs from various shows, including side-by-side comparisons and overlay analysis of teams. There are also training exercises from actual courses to set up for your class or in your backyard.
Best features: Agility in Motion is basically a video magazine containing various articles/features relating to agility. I think that doing a video magazine is a great idea, but just like any print magazine, some articles are more relevant than others. As a professional trainer, my first thought was that it could be a useful visual aid for introducing new ideas. Seeing things on video might be a better way to introduce new ideas rather than trying to explain them on a cold wet day or reading from a book. One could play specific sequences, stop and discuss them and then rerun them. Once I got used to the format, I particularly liked the split screen sequences which acted demonstration clips for certain moves. I thought they were good examples of how to video other handlers in the ring or at club. Could be improved: While some of the contributions were interesting, there were quite a few which were not particularly helpful. It was difficult to assess what level the video was aimed at because the 'articles' included everything from a rather long winded way to teach your dog to lay down to some interesting Senior handling clips. Another article on filming your dog in action was interesting but would anybody have the set up time to do it? Production & distribution: Available in DVD disc NTSC or VHS cassette format, shipped to your door. Unfortunately the production was not as professional as I had hoped. Each of the issues are shipped as soon as they are released. How do you rate the
outer packing, introduction blurb and author credit. (as relevant) Overall rating: 6/10. It was definitely worth watching even though some of the articles were rather long winded. I would probably suggest that my friends borrow it rather than buy it! Price: $109.95 (including international shipping: USPS - Air Mail) for six issues a year. You pay the equivalent for five issues but receive a sixth one free. You can also buy single copies. All in U.S. funds. Value for money: My first reaction was that Agility In Motion was expensive for a training aid, but broken down per issue (6 per year) it is only £10.18 ($18.33) and that includes postage and packing. If you subscribe now, you can take advantage of the excellent exchange rate against the dollar. Because it is a big upfront investment, however, and there is no guarantee that there will be something for everyone in every issue, it might be a better investment for clubs and training groups than individuals.
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